Paul Kim (musician, born 1988) explained

Paul Kim
Native Name:김태형
Birth Name:Kim Tae-hyeong
Birth Date:11 February 1988
Birth Place:South Korea
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Spouse:Unknown (2024)
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Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2014–present
Label:Neuron Music
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Hangul:김태형
Rr:Gim Tae-hyeong
Mr:Kim T'aehyŏng

Kim Tae-hyeong (; born February 11, 1988),[1] [2] better known as Paul Kim is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He debuted in 2014 and has released two extended plays[3] [4] and two full-length albums, one in two parts: The Road (2017) and Tunnel (2018),[5] and one also in two parts: Heart, One (2019) and Heart, Two (2020).

Early life

Born in South Korea, Kim lived in New Zealand for five years where he attended high school. He then went to an international school for his university education in Japan. Afterwards, he returned to South Korea to start his music career.[6]

Personal life

On April 25, 2024, Kim announced his marriage to his girlfriend after dating for nine years.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak
chart
positions
KOR
[8]
The First Album Part 1: The Road
  • Released: September 27, 2017
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
—
The First Album Part 2: Tunnel
  • Released: January 31, 2018
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
46
The Second Album Part 1: Heart, One
  • Released: October 7, 2019
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
36
The Second Album Part 2: Heart, Two
  • Released: April 22, 2020
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
—

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak
chart
positions		Sales
KOR
Song Diary
  • Released: March 25, 2016
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
22
Her
  • Released: December 28, 2016
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
—
Star
  • Released: June 14, 2022
  • Label: Neuron Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
49

Singles

TitleYearPeak
chart
positions		SalesCertificationsAlbum
KOR
[10]
"Would You Like Some Coffee?" (Korean: 커피 한 잔 할래요)2014—Song Diary
"Ex"—
"Doowap" (Korean: 너란 주의보)2016—
"Rain" (Korean: 비)27
"Dear My Love" (Korean: 내 사랑)—rowspan="8"
"Her"—Her
"Meaning of Love" (Korean: 사랑의 의미)—
"Wanna Love You"2017—The Road
"The Road" (Korean: 길)47
"Premonition" (Korean: 느낌)201885Tunnel
"Additional"62
"Huega" (Korean: 휴가)60
"Me After You" (Korean: 너를 만나)1
  • KCMA:
    • Platinum
    • 2× Platinum
Heart, One
"Traffic Light" (Korean: 초록빛)20194rowspan="18"
"Try" (Korean: 헤어질 걸 알아)19
"Empty" (Korean: 허전해)3
"Big Heart" (Korean: 마음)59Heart, Two
"But I'll Miss You" (Korean: 우리 만남이)20207
"Quarantine" (Korean: 집돌이)163
"Hangover" (Korean: 너도 아는)31
"Love Letter" (Korean: 사랑하는 당신께)202118
"Wave" (Korean: 파도)150Summer: re
"After Summer" (Korean: 찬란한 계절)48rowspan="2"
"Like Yesterday" (Korean: 어제처럼)202214
"One More Time" 97Star
"Sweet Lullaby" (Korean: 너의 잠을 채워줄게 (자장가))118rowspan="6"
"One at a Time" (Korean: 하루에 하나)2023163
"Hangang" (Korean: 한강에서)
48
"Don't Be Mad" (Korean: 화 좀 풀어봐)118
"White" (Korean: 화이트)23
"Blooming Just for You" (Korean: 꽃이 피는데 필요한 몇 가지)
2024—

Collaborations

TitleYearPeak
chart
positions		Album
KOR
"Clumsy Expectations" (Korean: 서툰 기대)
2015—rowspan="5"
"Just Listening to You" (Korean: 널 듣고만 있어)
—
"Not So Hot" (Korean: 뜨겁지가 않아)
—
"Can't Let Go" (Korean: 미뤄)
—
"Thinking of You" (Korean: 널 떠올리는게)
2016—
"Now I Know" (Korean: 사람이)
2017—Life
"For Less Than a Month" (Korean: 한 달을 못 가서)
—Expand
"Tic Tac Toe" (Korean: 눈치)
201977Hangout with Yoo "Yoo-plash"
"Loveship"
202012
"If Only"
202169Hello

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesCertificationsAlbum
KOR
"Hey" (Korean: 있잖아)201741Love Playlist 2 OST
"Goodbye Kiss" (Korean: 꽃비)—Black Knight OST
"Every Day, Every Moment" (Korean: 모든 날, 모든 순간)20184
  • KCMA:
    • 2× Platinum
    • 3× Platinum
 Should We Kiss First? OST
"Inexplicable" (Korean: 사랑 알 수 없나봐)21Why OST
"So Long" (Korean: 안녕)20191
  • KCMA: Platinum
 Hotel Del Luna OST
"Dream"2020— OST
"Always with You" (Korean: 늘 곁에서 지금처럼)2021—Jirisan OST
"The Miracle" (Korean: 기적 같은 너)2022188Reborn Rich OST
"You Remember" (Korean: 너는 기억한다)126The Glory OST
"Little Star"2024191Little Star (The Last 10 Years) OST
"Can't Get Over You" (Korean: 좋아해요)51Queen of Tears OST

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Duet Song FestivalContestant (Episode 5)Younha's Partner; Sang "Around Thirty (서른 즈음에)"
2019Begin AgainCast season 3[14] [15]
2022Secret Man and WomanHost[16]
Second WorldJudge[17] [18]

Radio shows

Theater

YearTitleRole
2021–2022Jack the RipperJack[22]
2022–2023Jesus Christ SuperstarCaiaphas[23]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee(s) / Work(s)Result
Brand of the Year Awards 2022Best Male Solo Artist Paul Kim[24]
Gaon Chart Music Awards2019Music Steady Seller of the Year"Me After You"
2020Artist of the Year – Digital Music (January)"Loveship" (with Chungha)
Genie Music Awards2018Best Original Soundtrack"Every Day, Every Moment"[25]
2019Best Male Solo ArtistPaul Kim[26]
The Top Music (Daesang)"Me After You"
Golden Disc Awards2018Best OST Award"Every Day, Every Moment"
2019Digital Bonsang"Me After You"
Korean Popular Music Awards2018Best Original Soundtrack"Every Day, Every Moment"
KOMCA Awards2020Best Streaming Song"Every Day, Every Moment"
Korea First Brand Awards 2021Best Male VocalistPaul Kim
Melon Music Awards2018Best OST Award"Every Day, Every Moment"
2019Top 10 ArtistPaul Kim
Song of the Year"Traffic Light"
Best Ballad Award
Mnet Asian Music Awards2018Best Original Soundtrack"Every Day, Every Moment"
2019Best Male ArtistPaul Kim
Artist of the Year
Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10
Song of the Year"So Long"
Best Original Soundtrack
Seoul Music Awards2019Bonsang AwardPaul Kim
2020Bonsang Award"Maum, Pt. 2"[27]
Best Ballad Award“Hangover”
Best R&B/Hip Hop Award“Maum, Pt. 2”

State honors

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 폴킴 "'나만 아는 가수'에서 발전 하는 중". September 28, 2018. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. January 2, 2019.
  2. Web site: 폴킴(Paul Kim), 밤잠 설치는 근황 전해…너 때문에 '잠이 오질 않아'. September 15, 2018. Top Star News. ko. January 2, 2019.
  3. Web site: [New Release] PAUL KIM]. August 3, 2016. Korea JoongAng Daily. January 2, 2019.
  4. Web site: [New Release] PAUL KIM]. January 3, 2017. Korea JoongAng Daily. January 2, 2019.
  5. Web site: [신곡배달] '가장 폴킴스럽다'…폴킴의 감성 발라드 '느낌']. January 31, 2018. Seoul Economic Daily. ko. January 2, 2019.
  6. Web site: Au. Johnny. 2017-03-16. Paul Kim on his beginnings in New Zealand and writing emotional songs. 2021-09-12. hello asia!. en-AU.
  7. Web site: Yoon. Hyun-ji. April 25, 2024. 이혼 끝·꽃길 시작…폴킴→조세호, 봄 맞이 결혼 발표 러쉬 [엑's 이슈]]. Divorce ends, flower road begins... Paul Kim → Jo Se-ho, spring wedding announcement rush [X's Issue]. April 25, 2024. Xsports News. ko. Naver.
  8. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko.
  9. Web site: 2019년 04월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. September 19, 2019.
  10. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko.
    As lead artist:

    Soundtrack appearances:

  11. Web site: Gaon's Observation Notes. Gaon Music Chart. September 19, 2019. September 20, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190920103337/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/article/view.gaon?idx=15819&sgenre=opinion&search_str=. September 20, 2019. live.
  12. Web site: Gaon Certification - Downloads. Gaon Music Chart. ko. October 11, 2019.
  13. Web site: 가온 인증(Gaon Certification) - Download. Gaon Music Chart. ko. September 19, 2019.
  14. Web site: JTBC 측 "이적-태연-폴킴 '비긴어게인3' 후발팀 합류"(공식입장) . ko . JTBC Announces Lee Juck, Taeyeon, Paul Kim Joining Second Team in Begin Again Season 3 . May 22, 2019 . . June 8, 2019.
  15. Web site: 박정현X하림X헨리X수현, '비긴어게인3'로 다시 뭉친다…7월 첫방 . ko . Park Junh-hyun x Harim x Henry x Suhyun to Reunite for Begin Again 3 . April 16, 2019 . . June 8, 2019.
  16. Web site: 장도연·민경훈·지연·폴킴, '비밀남녀' MC 확정...26일 첫방송 [공식]]. Jung Ji-hyun. Jang Do-yeon, Min Kyung-hoon, Ji-yeon, and Paul Kim confirmed MCs for 'Secret Man and Woman'... First broadcast on the 26th [Official]. My Daily. Naver. July 5, 2022. July 5, 2022. ko.
  17. Web site: 걸그룹 래퍼 중 보컬 최고는 누구?"…'두 번째 세계', 폴킴 MC 확정 [공식]]. Lee Seung-gil. Who is the best vocalist among girl group rappers?"... 'Second World', Paul Kim MC confirmed [Official]. My Daily. Naver. August 1, 2022. August 1, 2022. ko.
  18. Web site: 유빈·신지민·미미·문수아…'두 번째 세계' 래퍼 8人 공개. Kim Ye-eun. Yubin, Shin Ji-min, Mimi, Moon Soo-ah... 8 rappers from 'Second World' revealed. X-ports News. Naver. August 8, 2022. August 8, 2022. ko.
  19. Web site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHelygcCHQg&t=0h2m23s. ko:[하찮아도 괜찮아 시즌1] - EP.10 하찮아도 괜찮아. Not All Right, But It's Alright Not Alright But It's Alright - EP.10. Playlist Global. YouTube. September 6, 2018. August 25, 2021.
  20. Web site: Members of the Kakao TV's new project band revealed. Yim Seung-hye. Korea JoongAng Daily. Naver. August 19, 2022. August 19, 2022. ko.
  21. Web site: 갓세븐 영재→폴킴, 마마무 솔라 이어 '꿈꾸라' 스페셜 DJ [공식]]. Sungyeol Yoon. GOT7’s Youngjae → Paul Kim, Mamamoo’s Solar, ‘Dream’ Special DJ [Official] . Star News. . January 17, 2022. January 17, 2022. ko.
  22. Web site: 엄기준→이홍기·인성 뮤지컬 '잭더리퍼' 2021년 시즌 캐스팅 공개. Jeong Hee-yeon. Ki-joon Um → Hong-ki Lee and Inseong Musical 'Jack the Ripper' cast for 2021 season revealed. Sports Donga. Naver. October 18, 2021. October 18, 2021. ko.
  23. Web site: 뮤지컬 '지저스 크라이스트 수퍼스타' 마이클리x임태경 캐스팅 . Lee. Seung-gi. Musical 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Michael Lee x Im Tae-kyung Casting . Newsen. Naver. September 1, 2022. September 1, 2022. ko.
  24. Web site: 유재석·임영웅·아이브 등, '2022 올해의 브랜드 대상' 수상 [공식]]. Lee. Seung-gil. Jae-seok Yoo, Young-woong Lim, Ive, etc., won the '2022 Brand of the Year Grand Prize' [Official] . My Daily. Naver. September 1, 2022. September 1, 2022. ko.
  25. Web site: November 7, 2018. 방탄소년단, '2018 MGA'서 9관왕…"더 좋은 음악 만들란 뜻". November 1, 2020. Yonhap News Agency. ko.
  26. Web site: August 3, 2019. '2019 MGMA' 대상 주인공 폴킴, 감격 소감 '초심 잃지 않겠다'. November 1, 2020. Seoul Economic Daily. ko.
  27. Web site: 30th Seoul Music Awards. 2020-12-17. seoulmusicawards.com. en.
  28. Web site: 강수연·박찬욱, 은관문화훈장 수훈…송강호·허영만은 보관문화훈장. Park. Hae-shik. Kang Soo-yeon and Park Chan-wook, awarded with the Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit... Song Kang-ho and Heo Young-man received the Order of Cultural Merit. Sports DongA. Naver. November 24, 2022. November 24, 2022. ko.

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